Synonyms of sturdiness

sturdiness

noun

as in reliability

the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged

demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliability
• stability
• strength
• soundness
• durability
• firmness
• dependability
• solidity
• toughness
• cohesion
• solidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• instability
• insecurity
• precariousness
• shakiness
• unsteadiness
• unsoundness
• weakness
• insubstantiality
• unstableness
• unsubstantiality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sturdiness

If Crystal and Ellis had stayed on that tack — tales about the house at 860 bound together by a sense of its loss — 860 might have the sturdiness of a tearjerker. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Central bankers, in turn, may examine the jobs report for information on the sturdiness of the labor market. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Foam conjures the fragile sturdiness that characterizes both Hesse’s sculpture and Zambreno’s own vacillation between precarity and privilege. — Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

This Bose SoundLink Plus speaker combines the excellent sound quality that Bose is known for with the sturdiness that's expected from an outdoor device. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

The sturdiness that generational batters Hanif Mohammad, Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq and, more recently, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah and Younis Khan once brought to their batting line-up is now lacking. — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Because of their vibrant, distinctive flowers and overall sturdiness, these perennials are far more beginner-friendly than their sometimes-finicky reputation would suggest. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

Many high heels rely on metal heel rods for structure, sturdiness, and stability. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Beloved for its sturdiness and easy assembly, as well as its farmhouse-leaning frame style, this bed is an excellent budget option. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026